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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1912

Page

8

Alaska Outlook Warns Vast Wealth Needed for Development

Rev J H Condit who spent eleven years in Alaska says government resource conservation has paralyzed the region. He cites high costs for development, likening a single bridge project to a million and a half dollars, and says agitation by conservationists and finance interests hinders progress. Cedar Falls hosts varied Fourth of July musical stun ts with visiting bands and Chautauqua advertising.

Cedar Falls J. H. Condit Alaska Nhe Condit Gugenheim

Landmark 15 Being Razed for Plant Expansion

The old First street laundry building behind the opera house in Cedar Falls is being torn down by city council order. Owned by Jacob Geyer of Waterloo, it once hosted a saloon and later served various purposes before William Benton bought it for 26 dollars and hauled lumber to his pheasant farm. Wagner Manufacturing plans to build a new facility on the lot as part of its plant expansion. LaRue's Band Excited Favorable Comment At Cedar Falls. The Waterloo group drew a strong crowd for a successful College Hill Park concert with many encores and electric lights. Florence Ward to Lecture at Waterloo Chautauqua Round Table July 4 at 4:30 p.m. on observations from Rome and the Montisorri system of training children.

Cedar Falls First Street Jacob Gever Waterloo Clark's Geyer Hill Park LaRue Florence E. Ward

Short Stories Tergely Told Transfers and Weddings

Cedar Falls Iowa June 26. Illness report on L K Parsons liver trouble. Minneapolis specialist summoned. Prof Perry McClenahan and family guests of R A Santer. Miss Grace Simpson to marry S Bailes at Bailey Simpson wedding tonight. J C Stewart and Tay Secor visiting from indiana and kansas. Wrestling match at the airdome Friday featuring Edward Adamson and John Hudson for 100 purse two falls to win.

Stannard Airdome Edward Adamson Chicago John Hudson New Orleans

WEDDING BELLS AT CEDAR FALLS AND AREA NEWS

Cedar Falls la June 26 Special Tonight at Novoook at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Newman will occur the marriage of Samuel O Bailey and Miss race Simpson Rev Titus Lowe of the Methodist church officiating Both parties are well known in this community The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs TL Simpson The groom is a son of the late Ransom Bailey They will go to housekeeping in the Strowell residence on Washington street Christiansen Walker nuptials Peter Christiansen of Waterloo and Miss Jessie Walker were united in marriage by Rev James E Snowden at the clergyman's home Edward Rogers of Spokane and Mrs Daisy Raines of Moline were married at the Weart home Ernest E Day officiated They will live in Spokane A burglary at the Weart-Frish Co office yielded forty dollars The union church services begin next Sunday evening in Cedar Falls The band will play before service Rev E B Jones of the Baptist church preaches The union services include all churches except the Methodist Rev Titian Lowe continues his Sunday night series Next week he discusses The Destiny of America The Fourth of July may see Company M Cedar Falls celebrate in La Porte City The Roosevelt delegate from Washington State Istner Stady visits Cedar Falls and expresses support for Roosevelt despite state-level voting changes

Cedar Falls N Oviook J. B. Newman Samuel O. Bailey Mise Race Simpson Titus Lowe Methodist Church TL Simpson Peterson State Teachers’ College Ransom Bailey J. Lee Bailey Strowell Washington Street Christiansen-Walker Peter Christiansen Waterloo Jessie Walker James E. Snowden Christiansen Waterton Arlington Weart W. G. Weart Edward Rogers Spokane Wash Daisy Raines Moline J. Rex Ernest E. Day Methodiat Titun Lowe Wil America Hlustrat

Contempt Citation Issued in Local Small Claims Case

Eva Ogden sues Will C. Clemens in a small claims court where judgment was entered. Clemens was cited to appear at 9 AM before Judge Platt to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for failing to produce a stock certificate for one share in Glidden Drug Co by June 25.

Eva Ogden Will C. Clemens Platt Clemens Glidden Drug Company

Fire destroys home and contents on Albany Street

The residence of A. F. Bartlett in the 50 block of Albany Street burned yesterday afternoon. Water service was unavailable and the nearest hydrant was ten blocks away, allowing flames to consume the house despite a quick fire department response. The blaze was attributed to a gasoline stove. Currents and Gooseberries advertised by C. W. Kighmey’s Grocery.

A. FE. Bartlett Albany Street

Community Plan Failure Sparks Greek Household Turmoil

A troubled community quarrel over furniture and income led to threats of violence among Greek residents. Jammer rros Jagat escalated tension, was arrested, and was later found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon with a $10 fine. Furniture will be divided amicably as part of a settlement.

Ales Ivan Alber Antu Marceena Becwime Jammer Rros Jagat Argos Ann Inner Meter Dient

Home Gardens In Fine Showing Across Wards

The Civic department of the Woman's club reports strong progress in home gardens, with 75 in the first ward, 4 in the second, 56 in the third, and 74 in the fourth. Several gardens display marked improvement over prior years and stand out for quality.

Fiame Woman's Eli

Barn Dedication Near Dewar Draws Rural Crowd

A large picnic and yarn warming marked the Gilbert Shaulis farm north of Dewar as Faustus completed a new all purpose barn. The dedication drew farmers from miles, a social highlight of the season. Prof Hugh G Van Pelt and J J Ross planned to attend in the evening. Also noted was W A Berry purchasing the Economys Grocery tank and taking over the old stand on 1256 Syenange Street. The Waterloo Evening Courier promotes Brady War Pictures for schoolchildren and advertises currents and gooseberries at C I Fighmes Grocery.

Gilbert Shaulis Wile Dewar W. A. Berry Syeaninge Street Berry Waterloo

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